FY2023 - DBH Nurse Temporary Staffing & Nursing Services (V2)

The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is soliciting proposals for a temporary nurse staffing and nursing services contract for fiscal year 2023. This procurement seeks qualified healthcare staffing firms to provide temporary nursing personnel to support DBH's operational needs. The contract encompasses the recruitment, placement, and management of temporary nursing professionals across various behavioral health settings. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in providing highly skilled registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice nurses who can seamlessly integrate into DBH's healthcare environments. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation of candidate qualifications, licensing credentials, background checks, and professional references. The proposal submission deadline is December 29, 2022, with potential vendors expected to provide detailed staffing plans, rate structures, and comprehensive compliance protocols. Evaluation criteria will likely include vendor experience in behavioral health staffing, candidate quality, response time, cost-effectiveness, and ability to meet urgent staffing requirements.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified healthcare staffing vendors, with potential preferences for local or disadvantaged business enterprises. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the District of Columbia typically encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and local business enterprises. The contract's potential award value is not specified, but temporary nursing staffing contracts in metropolitan areas often range from $500,000 to $2 million annually, depending on the scope and intensity of staffing needs. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with District of Columbia procurement regulations, healthcare staffing standards, and professional credentialing requirements. The contract will likely require robust technology integration capabilities, including electronic timekeeping, credential verification systems, and real-time reporting mechanisms to ensure efficient and transparent staffing management.